Whole30 Macaroni with Meat Sauce
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this Whole30 Macaroni with Meat Sauce, a hearty, grain-free twist on the classic dish. Featuring tender cassava flour pasta and a rich, savory meat sauce made with grass-fed ground beef, crushed tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, this recipe offers a wholesome, delicious meal that’s completely gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30 compliant. The sauce is elevated with the addition of garlic, onions, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, while fresh basil and optional nutritional yeast provide an extra burst of flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes, this healthy and satisfying dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Enjoy the full-bodied taste of traditional macaroni without compromising your dietary goals! Keywords: Whole30, grain-free macaroni, meat sauce, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz grain-free pasta (such as cassava flour pasta)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground beef (grass-fed preferred)
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes (no sugar added)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (no sugar added)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (for a cheesy flavor, optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the grain-free pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and saute until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring to combine.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Stir well and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Adjust the seasoning to taste, if necessary.
Once the sauce has thickened slightly, remove from heat. Stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves.
Serve the cooked pasta on plates, topped with the meat sauce. Sprinkle with nutritional yeast if using.
Enjoy your Whole30 compliant meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.0 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.2 g | 171% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 4640 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.6 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.7 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.6 g | ||
| Protein | 109.5 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 4719 mg | 100% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
